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About

Hellingly ward covers a largely rural expanse within the Wealden district. The area is characterised by scattered farms, woodland, and the meandering course of the River Cuckmere.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Hellingly Hospital, a substantial historic asylum complex whose buildings now stand repurposed or awaiting redevelopment. The landscape includes the settlements of Lower Dicker and part of Hailsham's northern outskirts, with the Cuckoo Trail walking and cycling path following a disused railway line through the parish.

Area overview

On average Hellingly has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hellingly is £55,137 per year. There are 1 schools in Hellingly: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hellingly is home to around 5,011 people, with a population density of about 179.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hellingly Population
5,011
Population density
179.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.88(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.94(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+49%)
Public order
8.58(+41%)
Other theft
7.58(+35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,623
92.22%
Other White
134
2.67%
Irish
35
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
0.5%
Total population: 5,013

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,195
30.43%
Level 3 (A level)
836
21.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
16.76%
No qualifications
499
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 3,927

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
759
38.76%
Owns outright
657
33.55%
Other social rented
241
12.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
145
7.41%
Shared ownership
91
4.65%
Total households: 1,958

Property prices in Hellingly

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £357,475 in Hellingly area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hellingly in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hellingly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced16£287,000
Detached41£445,000
Flats5£187,000
Semi-Detached38£350,000

10 years median price trend in Hellingly

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hellingly.

All postcodes in Hellingly

BN271HL

Maple Grove

BN271PS

Old Road

BN274DL

Lower Horsebridge

BN274HJ

North Corner

BN274FH

Orchid Grove

BN271FZ

Siskin Road

BN274BH

Albion Cottages

BN274DW

Luscombe Avenue

BN274EX

Church Road

BN274GD

Kestrels View

BN274BP

Hackhurst Lane

BN274BJ

Ades Farm Cottages

BN274HZ

Squab Lane

BN271PB

Park Road

BN271GF

Redwing Crescent

BN274HG

Grove Hill

BN271LZ

Hellingly

BN274EL

Diamond Drive

BN274AZ

Yew Tree Cottages

BN271GW

Hellingly

BN271PL

Sussex Cottages

BN271GH

Lapwing View

BN274DA

Malthouse Way

BN274HX

Featherbed Lane

BN274EA

North Street

BN271HJ

Yew Tree Crescent

BN274EP

The Drive

BN274BQ

White House Cottages

BN274DZ

North Street

BN274BU

Camberlot Road

BN271GL

Jay Gardens

BN271FU

Robin Way

BN274EJ

Kiln Close

BN274FY

Marys Mews

BN274AU

Box Tree Cottages

BN274FG

Primrose Court

BN274DS

North Street

BN274HE

Grove Hill

BN274PT

Gingers Green

BN274BS

The Croft

BN274DU

North Street

BN271QE

Under Road

BN271GQ

Redpoll Road

BN271FW

Wren Close

BN274FJ

Clover Crescent

BN273YG

Court Lodge Close

BN274BT

Summer Bank Cottages

BN274FS

Trefoil Road

BN274HH

Grove Hill

BN271PG

Amberstone

BN271QB

Amberstone

BN271BZ

Amberstone

BN271LW

Dorset Horn Place

BN274FF

Poppy Place

BN271PA

Longfield Cottages

BN274EF

North Street

BN274HY

Featherbed Lane

BN274BN

Buckle Gardens

BN271PX

New Road

BN274BL

Hackhurst Lane

BN274DT

North Street

BN271GT

Hellingly

BN271PE

Sea View Cottages

BN271GX

Hellingly

BN274DY

North Street

BN274ER

The Drive

BN274EN

New Road

BN274DG

Reid Crescent

BN274EW

New Road

BN274FZ

Magnolia Close

BN271LB

Herdwick Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.